There is something awesome about blind boxed figures. I get sucked into buying them because of the thrill factor of not know what you are getting. While on a recent trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain, I happened upon these exclusive Batman blind box vinyl figures.

Yes, the only place to get them is at one of the Six Flags theme parks across the US.

Priced at $7.99 a box, there are six figures in the DC Comics Design Gallery set consisting of three different versions of Batman, Bane, Harley Quinn and the “rare” Joker figure. Standing at 3 inches tall, these figures have articulation at the neck and arms. The basic shape of the head have “Batman ears,” regardless of the character.

The designs are cute in a simplistic yet stylized way. They remind me of figures like Vinylmation, where it is a basic figure shape with a unique design.

While I was at Magic Mountain, I didn’t see these figures in every shop I went in to, so you may have to keep an eye out and do a little hunting. I don’t know how committed Six Flags is to the blind box vinyl figure game, but I do hope they continue this line and branch out into other DC Universe characters like Superman and Wonder Woman.

Next time you are at a Six Flags theme park, grab a box or two. They are very cool and very addicting figures!

In an effort to keep the planet safe, all of the world’s monsters have been corralled on one well hidden island. There, experiments were conducted on them until an accident took place five years ago and the monsters overran the island. Now, the dome that is keeping the monsters on the island is failing. And in 48 hours they’ll be able to break free. Before the government can take action, a mercenary unit led by a scientist, Doctor Bennett, must venture in to the heart of darkness to retrieve a global changing element.

Written by Joe Tyler based on a story by Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha, Escape From Monster Island #1 is a fun read. While this is only the first of a six issue series, you get the same feeling as you would going up the first hill on a theme park rollercoaster. You have an idea of what’s coming next, but the only thing you can do is hold on.

This first half of this issue provides the needed exposition, but once the journey begins, things start moving quickly. Tyler moves the characters along while still giving you enough jaw dropping moments to keep you on your toes. No one is safe, as you find out early on.

The art by Carlos Granda is lively. There is plenty of momentum and movement. The characters are expressive and unique. He perfectly captures the tone of a larger than life action movie.

Escape From Monster Island is a thrillride. The pacing is spot on and the art big enough to bring you in without weighing the story down. While you may have the feeling you’ve been here before, there is enough freshness to this story to keep you turning the pages.

JUSTA LOTTA REVIEW: The Death of Superman Lives, What Happened? Is More Powerful Than A Locomotive.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451887569e201b7c7861cdf970b2015-05-06T14:36:07-07:002015-05-06T14:45:48-07:00JUSTA LOTTA REVIEW: The Death of Superman Lives, What Happened? Is More Powerful Than A Locomotive. Tanya Tate™

Jon Schnepp’s love letter to the unproduced film chronicles how the never ending battle, ended for Superman Lives.

In 1998 there was supposed be a new Superman movie. One that was to be a radical departure from the previous Christopher Reeve films but was somewhat based on the existing comic book arc The Death and Return of Superman. The film would have seen Superman die at the hands of the unstoppable Kryptonian creature Doomsday, then resurrected to face villains Lex Luthor and Brainiac. Batman producer Jon Peters spearheaded the project that would have Tim Burton direct and Nicolas Cage star as Superman. But it was never to be. 3 weeks before the movie was to start filming, it was canceled. The documentary Death of Superman Lives, What Happened? takes an in depth look at the movie that was never to be.

Director Jon Schnepp wastes no time in getting into the thick of things with interviews that span key crew members including writers, costume designers, art department and more. The movie is filled with anecdotes, visuals, and test footage from the the ill fated Superman film. Artwork depicting Doomsday, Brainiac, alien creatures and more are seen as artists explain the directives they were given.

Kevin Smith, who wrote an early draft of the movie, has infamously shared his experience working on the Superman Lives script before as part of his speaking engagements but now digs deeper for new revelations. The dueling recounts by Smith and producer Jon Peters make for some of the most entertaining moments of the film.

Of all the crew members that are interviewed, Peters easily steals the show with his off the wall perspectives and the sharp left turns he randomly makes. From casually dropping the factoid that he was in 500 fights to his skewed view of what Superman should be to his admiration of a spider’s place in the insect world, you never know what he’ll hit you with next. I have no idea what world he lives in but it seems like a lot of fun.

The moments we see Nick Cage in costume are fascinating. The initial shock hits you - no way is this Superman. But as the documentary reveals more of him, the walls of doubt turn into curiosity. Then the realization is there - you want to see Cage leap over a tall building in a single bound.

Unfortunately Nicolas Cage was not interviewed for the film and pretty much the only key player absent. Though there is a wealth of test footage featuring Cage, it would have been nice to get his opinion on the project.

There is so much right with this movie that it’s hard to find any fault. Aside from missing Nick Cage, I would have liked to seen what was the aftermath of stopping Superman Lives. What impact did the trashing of Superman Lives do to comic books movies as a whole? What was the effect on the Superman’s live-action future? It would have been great to have a coda added on, especially for non-geeks who weren’t waiting years for a new comic book based movie, to give them a sense of anticipation that a new Superman movie would have had.

For fans of the genre it’s a given that this documentary is a must see film, but even casual fans will be drawn in. Jon Schnepp takes us on a journey to witness what may have been the most unique superhero movie ever. The ride is not just jaw-dropping, but leave you believing Nicolas Cage could fly.

The Death of Superman Lives, What Happened? is in limited release now.

I have a new video review that I wanted to share with you! This time I will be unboxing the Doctor Who Companions action figure box set from Underground Toys. This set is very special to me and I talk a little bit about why in the video. So, let’s take a look at my video review.

There you go. I love this set as it contains some really nice figures. Contained in this set are Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), Donna Noble (Catherine Tate - no relation), Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman), Astrid Peth (Kylie Minogue), Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and K-9.

This is my first foray into the Underground Toys figure line. It certainly won’t be the last. These figures are just brilliant. If you want to get yourself a set, which I highly recommend, you can buy them via Amazon or Entertainment Earth.

LMK what you think of the set. Will you be adding the Doctor’s Companions to your collection? Which is your fav Companion? Leave a comment or you can tweet me at @TanyaTate.

Stay Super! And thanks to all the Tanya Taters that came together to get me this incredible present. Tanya Tate

Today I will be reviewing a cool collectible from my friends at Full Moon Entertainment! Ah, do you love the Puppet Master series? Those horror movies are fun to watch and are prone to leave you with some frightmares, LOL. Well, one of the main puppets was Blade. He was seen in the entire series and now we have a bobblehead of him available! Let’s take a look at him, shall we?

There you go. How awesome would he look on your bookshelf or desk. Just sitting there. waiting. to get you!

More info:A New Series of Collectable Bobbleheads Drawn from Full Moon's Rich library of iconic Characters. Get Bobblehead Blade and Bobblehead Torch for only $19.95 each! Bobblehead Blade is over 6" tall.

Take a look at the review and LMK what you think by leaving a comment below, or you can reach me via Twitter - @TanyaTate.

I have more fun horror merchandise reviews coming! LMK if there is something you want me to review!

Tomorrow I have a special video review lined up for you! It’s for the Blade Bobblehead from the Puppet Master series. You know, those cool movies from Full Moon Entertainment? Well, be sure to join me for the review. That is, if you aren’t scared! LOL